Derivation algebra in noncommutative group algebras (Q2185567)

The paper udner review deals with the study, for a generally infinite non-commutative discrete group \(G\), of the derivation algebras in the group algebra of \(G\) in terms of characters on a groupoid associated with the group. Necessary conditions are obtained for a character to define a derivation. Using these conditions, the author analyzes some crucial examples. In particular, he describes a derivation algebra in the case where the group is a nilpotent group of rank \(2\). One of the main results, namely Theorem 2, states that the subalgebra ZDer of central derivations can be embedded in the algebra OutDer of outer derivations.